FIRE 101: Fire Fighter I

This course, in partnership with the North Dakota Fire Fighters Association (NDFA), is offered as an on-location fire academy. This academy is designed to provide fire fighter knowledge and skills training to prepare fire fighters wishing to take the state Fire Fighter I level certification test. The academy consists of an online, self-paced classroom instruction that follows the current Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills curriculum. The academy also includes hands-on training where candidates are trained on the fire fighter Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) identified in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and structural-based live fire exercises.  Candidates who complete this academy are eligible to attempt the certification test. ProBoard accredited Fire Fighter I certification will be awarded to those who successfully pass the testing process and meet all prerequisites.